Today's date is special for both Ukraine and the world, because it is filled with significant events, holidays and commemorative dates. The church calendar of this day honors the Reverend Ephraim of Sirin and St. Ephraim of Kiev-Pechersk. Believers turn to them with prayers for forgiveness of sins, peace in the family and protection against troubles. In the people this day is known as Ephraim Wind - a symbol of warmth and home comfort, when the furnace was considered especially beneficial for health.
This day is also important for Ukraine, since it was on January 28, 1992 that the Verkhovna Rada officially approved the blue and yellow flag as a state symbol of the country. It is a canvas that has become a symbol of freedom and independence, has a centuries -old history, because it was used in the time of Hetman Ivan Mazepa.
This day is also memorable thanks to the birth of prominent Ukrainians. In different years, cosmonaut Leonid Kadeniuk, weightlifter Leonid Zhabotinsky, architect Anatoliy Ignashchenko, composer Leonid Grabovsky, as well as writer Oles Mamchich and Bogdan Matyash were born. Their achievements left a noticeable footprint in their fields, and their names became part of the history of Ukraine.
There are also several important events in the world today. January 28 is the International Day for Protection of Personal Data, reminiscent of the importance of privacy in the modern digital world. On this day, they also pay attention to environmental problems, noting the day of reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, as well as honor the day of opening Antarctica.
Interestingly, it was on the world that famous personalities such as Astrone Jan Geveli, pianist Arthur Rubinstein, director Frank Darabont and actor Elija Wood appeared in the world. Their talents and achievements have become part of the world cultural heritage.
Folk signs of this day are urged to monitor the weather closely: the clear night heralds frosts, and the northern wind promises cold. People believed that today has special energy, so it is impossible to lazy, lie or discuss others behind your back.
January 28 is a day that combines the history, traditions and important milestones of today. It reminds us of the value of memory, the importance of environmental protection and the need to protect personal space in the digital era. May this day be full of warmth and harmony!
